An online brochure which summarises the evidence to support the use of RESOURCE THICKENUP Clear in the management of dysphagia. The online RESOURCE also provides an overview of dysphagia and who is affected, which is supported by various statistics that provide an overview of the current situation of dysphagia in hospital, aged care and community settings.
THICKENUP Clear Clinical Evidence booklet
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